16-mo old BO hen internal layer? update: Paris necropsy pics (graphic)

[OrpingtonManor]

We had a good ending because everyone gave me their best advice, and I carefully considered all of it, weighed it all, looked at the sick bird in my lap, and made scary choices because if I didn't, Paris would probably die. As they say, it took a village. The care and meds I gave Paris were an average of the things I was told. Really fine advice from all of you!

She may still have a shorter life if she turns out to be an internal layer, and not just a bird with an oviduct infection. But, we were having feed problems this past summer, so her calcium intake was way down. And then she went through a massive molt to compound the problem. Too many stresses on her at once. It might be an isolated event. My fingers are crossed!

 

[LilBizzy]

Glad to hear Paris is out with the others, and all is going well.
Silkiechickie is still in my laundry room. I was going to put her with the others today, but it was raining. She's eating a little better, more alert, a little more lively. But still not fully normal. I was thinking of bringing little miss frizzy Broodypants in with siliechickie. It would serve 2 purposes- keep silkiechickie company, and break Miss Frizzy Broodypants' broodiness.

Anyway, I have a question- With the EYP, can they get that with their very first egg? and if they do get it, is it a sign of an internal layer? What will the future hold for Paris? Is there anything that can prevent that?

 

[OrpingtonManor]

Others may have more info than me, but it is my understanding now that I could give liquid calcium if her eggshells are thin. (I should do that anyway, at this point, I think.)

I guess it could happen with their first egg, but not as likely.

Anyone else?

 

[OrpingtonManor]

Darlene,
You should probably start your own thread so your silkie doesn't get lost in the sea of posts at the end of a long thread like this one.

: to you. Hoping things get better.

 

[LilBizzy]

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I don't seem to get answers when I post things, so I thought if it related to Paris, it might be better answered. I'm not even sure that silkiechickie has the same thing. Just more curious as to what happens now for Paris. Since you have gotten some great advice here, I thought someone might respond.
As for silkiechickie, she is getting better. She is still inside- there was so much rain she'd need a little life raft in her run. LOL There is blueberries all over my washing machine. And she's fussing at me hen I pick her up!!

 

[OrpingtonManor]

I think I just got lucky this time. Lots of friends checked in, and kept me from worrying. Then, even people I didn't know, but who knew a lot, added to the ideas. I've had times where it seems no one is around to respond. You just never know.

ETA -- I need to rename this the Blueberry Thread

 

[LilBizzy]

LOL@ Blueberry thread..
We ran out of blueberry. Now she is being spoiled with strawberry. Turning her little beak up at her crumbles. Hubby has off friday, so she will go back with the others then ( so he can keep an eye on her to make sure the others are nice to her)

Little roo Barney Fife was challenging Big ole Hardy Boy thru the fence the other day. He really thinks he is a LOT bigger than he is.

 

[OrpingtonManor]

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That'd be the little roo who stomped his feet and charged at you, before you picked him up (all 1 pound of him)?

 

[Chotii]

I'm glad your chickies made it! I culled one of mine today with exactly the same symptoms, and I wish I'd seen this thread...I could've tried the antibiotics. My post went unanswered and I put the hen out of her misery because I couldn't let her suffer & had no idea I *could* treat with antibiotics.

Well, live and learn. If it happens with any of my other girls, I'll know what to try.

I'm glad your girls are doing better.

 

[OrpingtonManor]

I think either choice is completely valid. Whether you cull, or whether you treat with a course of antibiotics (and anything else the girl needs), you have dealt with their suffering, and you did the right thing.

for your loss.